Photovoltaic with storage system: scenario and advantages
In recent years, attention towards the renewables sector has grown significantly, with particular focus on the photovoltaic sector. Photovoltaic systems are now considered, finally, one of the best technologies available for the production of renewable electricity, a real turning point for the management of energy costs for businesses and families aimed at reducing overall energy consumption.
As already specified in other articles on our blog, the technological youth of the sector combined with the competence of the operators who operate seriously in can be the right recipe for strengthening our investment. There are many technical options available to companies qualified to make a photovoltaic system truly compliant with the consumption needs of the counterparty. Provided that, as previously specified, an accurate consumption analysis is previously carried out.
With a view to maximizing the advantages available from photovoltaic technology, it could be interesting to consider the possibility of providing a storage system for your system. This type of system is equipped with batteries that allow the energy produced but not immediately used to be stored. Thanks to this solution, it is possible to increase self-consumption, reducing dependence on the national electricity grid and, at the same time, energy costs.
The energy production of a photovoltaic system is potentially maximum during daytime hours while it undergoes a decline in the evening hours which, however, also require coverage in terms of energy needs. Therefore, evaluating the installation of a storage system could be the ideal solution for using energy when the sun is not available.
What is a photovoltaic system with storage?
As we explained in this article, photovoltaic systems with storage have the ultimate purpose of allowing energy to be used at a later time than when it is produced. The operation is quite simple: sunlight hits the photovoltaic modules causing the photovoltaic effect, which translates into a direct current. Using the inverter, direct current (DC) is converted into alternating current (AC). The accumulators or batteries, integrated with the photovoltaic system, allow excess electrical energy to be stored – which, in the absence of such accumulators, would be fed into the national electricity grid – making it available at times when there is an energy demand.
The advantages of photovoltaic systems with a storage system
Reduction of energy bills and energy independence
One of the main advantages of photovoltaic systems with storage is the immediate impact they generate in reducing energy bills. By using solar energy it is possible to reduce dependence on the traditional electricity grid, achieving incremental levels of independence from it, thus generating tangible savings on electricity costs.
Becoming a prosumer, producer and consumer of one’s own energy at the same time, also means enjoying stable supply over time. It means locking in the cost of your energy for the entire life cycle of the system itself.
Maximization of self-consumption
Self-consumption of solar energy is a crucial objective for those who invest in a photovoltaic system. Thanks to energy storage, it is possible to maximize this practice, ensuring optimal use of the electricity produced
When the photovoltaic system generates energy during the day, part of it is used immediately to meet the energy needs of the home or company in the case of industrial factories. However, in many cases production exceeds consumption or sometimes the two moments do not coincide. In cases like these, given consumption needs already known in the evening hours, it is possible to store excess energy in batteries for deferred use, rather than feeding it into the national grid.
A practical example:
Let’s imagine a family who has installed a photovoltaic system with storage on their home. During sunny days, the system generates more energy than the family directly consumes. In cases like these, the excess energy can be transferred to the national electricity grid, economically valorising the transfer. Or, in order to enhance a consumption need in the evening hours, it can be stored in the batteries. In the evening, when energy demand increases but solar production is low or absent, the family can continue to use the renewable energy stored in the batteries rather than drawing it from the grid. This allows them to maximize their own solar energy consumption and significantly reduce their dependence on the electricity grid.
Flexibility in construction
Flexibility in construction is one of the distinctive advantages of photovoltaic systems with storage, subject to careful management of the technical design. These systems can be precisely adapted to the specific needs of each user and the characteristics of the building or area in which they are installed.
A qualified operator should reconcile the roof surface with the present and future consumption needs of the counterparty, structuring technical solutions compliant with maximum optimization of the system.
Furthermore, the battery power can be adapted according to the user’s energy consumption. This allows you to customize the system to best meet the energy needs of your family or business, ensuring optimal efficiency and maximizing the benefits of solar energy.
Flexibility in construction not only allows systems to be adapted to different architectural and environmental situations, but also offers the possibility to expand or modify the system in the future if necessary. This versatility is particularly valuable in a context where energy needs can change over time, allowing users to maintain control over their energy supply and adapt to challenges and opportunities as they arise.
Conclusions
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